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Essay name: Sucindrasthala-mahatmya (critical edition and study)

Author: Anand Dilip Raj
Affiliation: University of Kerala / Department of Sanskrit

The essay studies in English the Sucindrasthala-mahatmya which represents a significant Sthalamahatmya from South India detailing the origins and development of the Trimurti temple at Suchindram in Tamil Nadu. The study reveals its legends, customs, and religious practices.

Chapter 3 - Suchindram temple and other places and rivers mentioned

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19 (of 53)


External source: Shodhganga (Repository of Indian theses)


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ALANKARA MANDAPA Alankara mandapa is situated from the north to the east of the Kulabhairava Shrine. The vechicles and utsava images are decorated here. In ordinary times vehicles made in cheap wood are kept here. Alankara mandapa is 37 feet by 33 feet. In fact Alankara mandapa is a portion of sribalippura. ANJANEYA The unusually large statue of Lord Anjaneya in 16'4" height stands somewhat closely to the outer wall on the eastern wall of Alankara Mandapa. This idol made in polished stone in an extremely wonderful way is an epitome of the art Idol construction. Among the Hanuman idols of India of occupies an important place. From 1740 to 1872 the idol was kept underground, afraid of the attack of Chandasahib. In 1872, when the earth near the western Gopura was removed, this image was discovered. In 1929 it is elevated on the present position.³ The image of Hanuman is seen clasping his hand with devotion, well known as Anjalibadha. Location of Hanuman image opposite to the temple of Srirama is appropriate. VALLABHA GANAPATI There are two niches on the eitherside of the entrance gate, on the base of citrasabha. The Idol of Vallabha Ganapati stands on the western niche. The idol has only 1 feet 3 inche hight. It is stange to see that the trank of Ganapati touches the gential organ of a women standing by. It 90

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